Students caught with weapons at Cross Creek, Burke Middle School
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two students in Richmond and Burke counties were found with weapons on campus Thursday morning.
In a letter sent home to parents, Cross Creek High School Principal Sherri Darden says a “strong odor” was noticed as a student entered the school by the Richmond County School System police officer.
During a search, a weapon was found, according to the letter.
Darden says the incident will be addressed by the Richmond County Board of Education Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.
In Burke County
A Burke County Middle School student was also caught with a weapon on campus, according to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 9:51 a.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to Burke County Middle School for a firearm incident.
The agency says a student brought a weapon to school, which was immediately taken and turned over to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
The school was not on lockdown at any point, and there was no disruption to student learning, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating.
The sheriff’s office says more details will be released as the investigation continues.
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